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We will defeat austerity
by Daphne Liddle
THE CON-DEM Coalition is on ever more shaky ground as it goes forward, riven with internal divisions and heading for economic disaster.
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Belgian Communist breakthrough
Solidaire
IN Belgium's municipal and provincial elections held on 14th October the Workers' Party of Belgium (PTB) made a strong showing and affirmed itself as an emerging left force in the whole country. The PTB's electoral list “PTB+” obtained a total of 31 municipal councillors, 17 district councillors in Antwerp and four provincial councillors. The PTB won a total of 52 local seats in 12 municipalities, seven city districts and two provinces.
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[ Belgian Communist breakthrough ]
Norodom Sihanouk 1922 — 2012
Norodom Sihanouk became the King of Cambodia in 1941 during the Second World War. His country was a French protectorate under Japanese occupation. He headed the movement that led to independence in 1955 and his government pursued a policy of neutrality and friendship with north Vietnam, Laos and People’s China.
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[ Norodom Sihanouk ]
